It was with shock and sadness that we learnt of the passing of Goanetter,
Sanny de Quepem in Kuwait on November 9, 2007. He was a thorough Goenkar -
born and bred in Goa. Living in Kuwait did not diminish his love for
everything Goan. He promoted Konkani, Konkani Music and the tiatr. While
very talented Sanny was a very humble and down-to-earth person.
Tragically Sanny passed away the day before the Goan community in Kuwait had
set out to celebrate GOA DAY 2007.
In early 2006 Sanny released his first Music CD titled "Saibinnicho Tisro
Segred". A review of the CD by Silviano Barbosa who himself produced a
Konkani CD titled "Classic Goa" can be found at:
http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2006-February/039309.html
A few months ago Sanny released his second music CD titled "NRI" - a tribute
to Non Resident Indian Goans. Once again the CD was reviewed by Silviano
Barbosa last month and can be found at:
http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2007-October/062796.html
For an image of the CD cover:
http://www.goanet.org/images/topics/Konkani/Music/Titles/NRI.jpg
To hear Sanny de Quepem's melodious voice on the title track of the CD, NRI:
http://www.goanet.org/images/topics/Konkani/Music/Titles/NRI.mp3
A profile of Sanny de Quepem by Gaspar Almedia can be found at:
http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2005-August/033237.html
Sanny de Quepem will forever have a place in the galaxy of Goan stars of the
Konkani stage and music world. We will miss him here at Goanet.
So long our friend......Adeus tuca korta!!
Bosco D'Mello
http://www.goanet.org
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